Kevin De Bruyne's Outrageous Through Ball To Raheem Sterling Needs Explaining

Kevin De Bruyne produced a spectacular through ball to Raheem Sterling during Manchester City's Champions League match against Real Madrid.

City beat Real Madrid 4-2 on aggregate to secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.

And De Bruyne was influential as ever, pulling the strings in midfield with fans in awe of the Belgium's delightful pass to Sterling in the second half.

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In the 47th minute, De Bruyne pierced Real Madrid's defence with a stunning ball to Sterling who failed to complete the move.

Needless to say, his pass and overall performance sent social media into overdrive.

One Twitter user wrote: "It reminds me of peak Xavi and Iniesta,"

A second tweeted: "Robbed of Ballon d'or, it's sad."

A third added: "He's a King of through Pass."

The 29-year-old created nine chances and his individual highlights make for incredible viewing.

The Blues face Lyon in the Champions League quarter-finals on August 15.

Topics: Manchester City, Football News, Football, Kevin de Bruyne, Champions League, Real Madrid

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